TEN tiny tot wardens are to join the battle to clean up the streets of Morecambe.

The young volunteers from Morecambe Bay County Primary School have been recruited by Poulton's street wardens to develop a pilot Junior Wardens scheme.

They will become junior wardens to tackle the problems of the area and raise awareness among children of the state of the neighbourhoods.

Activities will aim to highlight issues such as abandoned cars, dumped rubbish and graffiti and aim to help children understand why these become problems and what they can do about it.

The scheme is beginning with a series of lessons in school to introduce the work of the wardens in patrolling the streets, spreading the road safety mes-sage and improving the environment.

Junior wardens will also work with organisations including police, fire and rescue services and relevant departments from Lancaster City Council, inclu-ding environmental health.

Street warden manager Alan Winters says: "This is a brilliant example of how we can work with young people and help them develop into responsible citizens.

"It also provides the opportunity for young people to work together and enjoy fun activities which help them to understand important social issues."

The new recruits will receive special equipment including a high visibility vest and baseball cap, a rucksack, notepads and disposable cameras to record their findings and prepare a project.